ADSL Modem/Router User’s Guide
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3. Management Consoles
3.2 Accessing the User Console
This section describes how to set up the different operation modes or monitor the
performance of your ADSL Modem/Router using the User Mode Console.
3.2.1 COM Port Configuration
For advanced modem management, use a serial cable to connect the Console port
on the ADSL modem to your PC’s empty COM port. Open a VT100 terminal emu-
lation program such as Windows’ HyperTerminal to configure the COM port.
COM Port Settings
Bit Rate: 9600 bps, Data Bits: 8, Parity Check: None, Stop Bit: 1, Flow Control: None
Starting Hyperterminal
In Windows, click Start, Programs, Accessories, Communications, and then se-
lect HyperTerminaI. When the HyperTerminal window appears, double click the
HyperTerminal icon to run it. If you cannot find it, add the program using Add/
Remove Programs in Control Panel.